US EditionDakota Johnson Wants to Direct Her First Feature_ Avoid “Toxic Sets_” and Play a Psychopath
CZECHIA, JUL 5 – Johnson aims to direct a small feature from a script by an autistic actress, focusing on complex female characters and positive work environments, measuring success by viewer impact.
- Dakota Johnson is set to make her feature directorial debut on a project starring autistic actress Vanessa Burghardt, which is very close to her heart.
- She developed this project through her TeaTime Pictures, launched in 2019, emphasizing the importance of healthy collaboration and avoiding toxic sets.
- Johnson highlighted that female-centric films often feature complex, nuanced women, sometimes anti-heroes, and that movie success should be measured by audience impact rather than box office.
- She said, "I've always felt that I'm not ready to direct a feature," and added, "I can't waste time on toxic sets anymore," showing her cautious yet committed approach.
- Johnson’s upcoming directorial debut and film producing suggest she seeks meaningful storytelling while also wanting to act in roles like a psychopath or action films.
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Dakota Johnson wants to play a psychopath: 'I'm open to anything'
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Dakota Johnson is opening up about her plans to make her directorial debut and why the project is so important to her. The 35-year-old actress previously announced her plans to direct her first movie back in May 2025 and now she’s explaining why she’s going to do it, despite not feeling ready to direct. Dakota opened up during a roundtable press conference at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Sunday (July 6) in the Czech Republic. …
Mexico City.- Actress Dakota Johnson, famous for films such as Fifty Shadows of Grey and Suspiria, is enlisting her first feature film as director, through her producer TeaTime Pictures, focused on "inspiring" stories of women. According to Variety, Johnson launched the news this weekend during a round table with the press at the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), in the Czech Republic. "I think I will direct a…
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